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Table 1 Participant profile and blended program structure summary

From: Challenges faced by teachers of postgraduate health professions blended learning programs: a qualitative analysis

Total Participants 12

Average Age 28–50 years

Gender 5 males, 7 Females

Area

of Expertise

Blended Program Structure

No. of Teachers from Specialty

Group Avg. Years in Educational Practice

Total Duration of Program

Nature of Employment

Medical Education

In-person sessions for real-time engagement

3

8 years

2 yrs

Permanent

Virtual sessions on Zoom with both synchronous and asynchronous components

Weekly synchronous virtual sessions for discussions and lectures

Learning management system includes uploaded materials for self-directed learning. Asynchronous elements pre-recorded lectures and discussion forums

Public Health

In-person sessions for real-time engagement

3

10 years

2 yrs

Virtual sessions on Zoom with both synchronous and asynchronous components

   

Weekly synchronous virtual sessions for discussions and lectures.

   

Learning management system includes uploaded materials for self-directed learning.

   

Asynchronous elements pre-recorded lectures and discussion forums

   

Physiotherapy

In-person sessions for real-time engagement

3

5 years

2 yrs

Virtual sessions on Zoom with both synchronous and asynchronous components

   

Weekly synchronous virtual sessions for discussions and lectures

   

Learning management system includes uploaded materials for self-directed learning.

   

Asynchronous elements pre-recorded lectures and discussion forums

   

Basic Medical Sciences

In-person sessions for real-time engagement

3

10 years

2 yrs

Virtual sessions on Zoom with both synchronous and asynchronous components

    

Weekly synchronous virtual sessions for discussions and lectures

    

Learning management system includes uploaded materials for self-directed learning.

    

Asynchronous elements pre-recorded lectures and discussion forums

    
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BMC Medical Education

ISSN: 1472-6920

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